Hank Strong
Known for: Acting
Hank Strong is an actor who earned his name as a bodybuilder and a celebrity bodyguard in his younger years. Standing six feet six inches tall and weighing in at 270lbs, this actor is more than meets the eye. This beefcake may be all muscle but is also a former NYU student flexing his biggest muscle, his brain. Don't mistake this actor for a theatre geek. The young talent is tough too and isn't afraid to go full "beast mode." Hank Strong's athleticism has enabled him to perform almost all of his own stunts in various roles. He commands an audience bringing a physical presence to the set that is clearly displayed on the screen. Hank Strong was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His street savvy background prepared him for his recurring role as "Big Dick Buster" in The Godfather of Harlem. The series is based on the true story of drug kingpin Bumpy Johnson" who is played by the Oscar Award winning Forrest Whitaker. In the comedy series, The Last OG, he plays 90's hood legend, John Booknight, a gangster notorious for knocking out enemies with one punch. Strong was casted as Carlo, the leader of an elite security squad employed by a mad scientist on an episode of The Blacklist, a hit show on NBC,. His former years as a celebrity bodyguard gave the actor an unfair advantage at that casting call, but don't be fooled! More than muscles, he is not just a character actor playing the brute, the bad guy, the gangster, or the bodyguard. In the feature film, "King of Staten Island," Strong plays firefighter, Sandy Gardner. After seeing this movie, Howard Stern the most moving scene was the fire fighting scene that Hank Strong stars in. Shortly after, Strong secured a role in Gotham, an action crime drama television series produced by the Warner Brothers based on DC Comics Batman Franchise showcases classic characters many of us know such as: Batman, Penguin, and the Riddler to name a few. From superstar to super villain, the actor plays the role of "Lunkhead" a sinister criminal with only bad intentions. In this role, he is able to live out childhood dreams surviving fights with both the Joker and Bruce Wayne, but ultimately meets his demise when he clashes with Catwoman. Though his character, "Lunkhead," meets his end, that is not the end of Strong. The actor has all the ingredients that make for a promising career with longevity. Hank Strong demonstrates a broad range of a countless possibilities for the future with a resume boasting a substantial list of various roles in an expansive scope.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order
Intimidating Man
1990
Series
The Blacklist
Carlo
2013
Series
FBI
Nelson
2018
Series
Elsbeth
Stanley Culpepper
2024
Series
Daredevil: Born Again
Dale
2025
Series
New Amsterdam
Bouncer
2018
Series
Godfather of Harlem
Big Dick Buster
2019
Series
CIA
NEST Leader
2026
Series
The Crowded Room
Guard #1
2023
Series
Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Prisoner #2
2019
Series
The Last O.G.
John Booknight (uncredited)
2018
Series
God Friended Me
Bouncer
2018
Film
The King of Staten Island
Firefighter Gardner
2020